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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16
Hon. MIR. Coy Directing Things.

Special to Cincinnati Enauirer.
Hon. Sim Coy, of Indianapolis. who, IL n
claimed knows more about Indiana politics than
auy man in the State, for the reason that he
devotes more time to political events than almost
any other man there, at the Capitol to-day
Mr. Gov when asked whom the Democrats
would probably nominate for Governor next
summer said there were a number of good men
who wanted the nomination any OF whom, IL
elected. would make a splendid executive.
How about Colonel Matson" asked an En-
uurer representative.
ssMatson would make a strong candidate re-
piled Mr.. Coy. land would fill the Office with
credit"
..Would he command large soldier voteF
s.Undoubtedly he would. But in my opinion
the vote have cultivate next fall is the labor
vote That's the vote that is likely to en- barrass
both parties the N ost. think we should select
a candidate for Governor who could get the
vote of the laboring classes"
.sWell whom do you think the most available
manl'
s.Why in my opinion that man Bynum'
fpontine over to Congressman Bynum. who was
in his seat) 81 think Bynum could poll more
labor votes than any man we could nominate L
was against Bynum in his last contest for a
congressional nomnation but worked hard for
his election after the nomination was given to
him. and l believe his strength was with the
labor element. In my opinion Bynun would
make a stronger canvass than any one we could
nominate Mr. Coy said that the Indiana
Democrats would probably hold an early con-
veution They are always moro successful IN .
long campaign than a short one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

THE frequency Of boiler explosions in all
parts Of the country is alarming, and calls for
some regulation which will insure more COM
petent men to take care of them and prevent
the fearful loss of life that is annually chron-
icled. Near Seymour, Ind, a terrible accident
of this kind took place this week, and it was
the fourth in that neig hborhood during short
time. The men in charge of the numberless
boilers throughout the country are, as rule
Incompetent to do the work they are hired to
do; and, in most cases. they make a full hand
Mt other work and look after the boiler, or
pretend to, as mere incident. AS a conse-
uuence accidents are very frequent and
nobody is held responsible. There should be
some State regulation requiring certificates
of competency before men are allowed to take
their own lives and those of others in their
hands. A few things only are necessary to
be known well in order to take of boiler,
but it should be compulsory that these few
things are known to engineers and the sooner
.here is law or the subject the better.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16
A RIGHTEOUS VERDICT.

A very important verdict was rendered in
the Criminal Court yesterday. The jury in
the case of James Burns, charged with per-
Turing himself while on trial for violation of
the liquor law, found the defendant guilty
and sentenced him to two years in the peni-
Tertiary. Burns was arrested for selling
liquor Sunday. and the charge was sus-
tanned by the testimony Of four witnesses.
Defendant swore that he sold no liquor on the
day specified, and was indicted for perjury.
The trial on this charge has resulted as above
stated. In attempting to escape the penalty
for violating the Sunday law Burns has sworn
himself into the penitentiary. The verdict
virtually establishes the original charge, to
which, as it now appears, the defendant had
much better have pleaded guilty instead of
trying to screen himself by perjury from the
penalty of violated law. We congratulate the
comm unity, and the friends of law and order
everywhere, on the verdict It indicates an
awakening moral sentiment in regard to the
necessity of enforcing the law from which the
best results may be anticipated. We trust it
uldIhS AuS SI2 "a q AOW 0SpoA sNho 40 @AA@ -
gard. It is a lesson to law-breakers and
law-defers which they will do we'll
to heed. The Journal has told
them, time and again, that they
were treasuring up wrath against the day of
wrath. Perhaps they begin to see it now.
There is a growing feeling in this commu-
nifty, and in the country at large, in favor of
the enforcement Of law, and no class or
class interest can successfully or safely defy
this feeling. If a law is bad, unwise or unjust,
those who think may agitate for its repeal,
but while it is the law they must obey it.
The number of people who are interested in
the enforcement of all law is vastly greater than
the number who are interested in multiplying
any particular law, and the individual or
class that attempts to do this will come to
grief every time. Burns is an object-lesson
for other saloon-keerers in every city and
town in Indiana If they will keep out of
the penitentiary, out Of Jail, out of the work
house and out of trouble let them obey the
law Their business is an extra hazardous
one at best, and they cannot afford to add to
its risks that of violating law and defying
public sentiment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

to try issues again with the Democracy
for the control of the national government.
On the eve of this great contest it is eminently
appropriate that live, representative Repub-
licans from different States should come
together for an exchange of views and dis
cussion of the situation. There will be no
attempt to foreshadow candidate or platform,
but there will be some frst-rate talking and a
good deal of it, and the delegates will accu-
mulate valuable store of political inspiration,
and information as to methods and plans of
v~orly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16
IRISH HOME RIFLE,

At ''home-rule" meetings held in the
United States it is customary for the audi
ences to testify to their sympathy with the
cause of Ireland by passing resolutions en-.
bodving their sentiments and cabling the
same to Gladstone, Parnell and other leaders
It is quite probable that the English govern
ment may decline to accept these demonstra-
tons as indicative of the prevailing feeling in
America, and it may be supposed that Rev.
DR.. Parkers method of gauging public opin-
ion on the question may not be regarded as
conclusive. English statesmen and the
English public, however, cannot fail to be
impressed by the significance of the greeting
which was extended to Messrs Esmonde and
O'Connor at Washington on Wednesday
night. Let them choose, if they will, to
consider the usual manifestations as of little
consequence, the welcome given at the
national capital by foremost Americans to
the champions of the Irish cause cannot web
be overlooked. Senator Sherman, formerly
president of the Senate; Senator Ingalls,, now
the presiding officer of that body; Senator
must surely be regarded as representative
Americans. Their mere presence at that
meeting was significant of the inter
est felt by themselves and the peo-
pie whom they represent in the
struggles of oppressed Ireland, but their utter
ances on the subject should settle all doubts
as to the attitude of this freedom loving Ma
ton in the home-rule controversy. As Sena-
tor Ingalls, truly says, the expressions of SYM
patty are not inspired by demagogues for the
purpose of catching the Irish vote; the cause
of Ireland is the cause of America, of human
ity itself. No American citizen enjoying the
privilege of voice in the government under
which he lives can hesitate in choosing the Irish
side as against the British without branding
himself as selfish and inconsistent. Ireland
is fighting for the tight enjoyed by the people
of the United States, the right of self govern
ment, and Americans cannot refuse to uphold
her in the struggle.
The meetings held from time to time
throughout the country assure her of the sup
port of the mass of the people and the recep-
ton of the distinguished Irish visitors at
Washington shows that the statesman are of
the same mind. This is equivalent to saying
that the sentiment of the civilized world is on
the side of Ireland. 1t is moral pressure rath-
er than physical force that conquers in this
age of progress and it will not be long before
England must realize the folly of trying to
subiugate and silence millions of her subjects
by the exercise of arbitrary powers. Such a
course is useless. Ireland will have home rule
and such expressions of sympathy those
extended at Washington will help the cause
materially.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

honorably discharged, and returned to Win
chester subsequently he was twice elected
sheriff of Randolph county, and served to the
entire satisfaction of the people He is widely
known and very popular in Randolph county.
During the last Republican administration
Captain Macy was appointed a special ex-
aminer in the Pension Office, and for nearly
elk years discharged the duties of the position
TO the entire satisfaction of his official
superiors.
About this time Col. Isaac p. Gray APP
pears on the scene. Captain Macy, as stated.
Gray. The former served during the war on
foot the latter rode horse in the rear for
short time. Captain Macy was in many
battles; Colonel Gray was never in one.
Captain Macy was often in the imminent
deadly breach; Colonel Gray never smelled
powder. The former was badly wounded; the
latter never got scratch. Shortly after the
present administration was installed Colonel
Gray began to demand Captain Macys removal.
He wanted the old soldiers scalp. He had
here was a chance to scalp Union soldier,
and he determined to make up for lost time.
The Commissioner of Pensions, General Black,
himself soldier, was vigorously piled. The
removal Of Captain Macy was demanded as a
political necessity. Indiana Democrats were
clamoring for places, and here was one filled
by an old soldier and Republican. Colonel
Gray was Governor and had political influence.
TIE Commissioner of Pensions finally recon-.
mended Captain Macy's removal, solely on
political grounds. His case was taken up by
the Veteran Rights Union, mutual aid and
protection society of old soldiers in Washing
ton, and brought before Secretary Lamar.
His attention called to the facts in the
case, to Captain Macy's military record, and
to the law relative to Union soldiers. Mr..
Lamar could have overruled the Commission
er, but he did not do so. Notwithstanding
the plain provisions of law he ordered
scalp now bangles at the belt of Col. Isaac P.
Gray. The case has double aspect. That
which relates to the violation of law should
be considered by the Senate in connection
with the pending nomination of Mr.. Lamar
for the Supreme Bench. Representatives of
the Veteran Rights Union say that he refused
to see their committee in behalf of Captain
Macy, and treated them with contempt. They
propose to make demand for Captain Mays
salary at the end of the month, and then take
the case into court.
The part borne in the transaction by Gov
ernor Gray challenges the attention of the
people of Indiana, and especially of old SOL
diers. His warfare on Captain Macy was vim
dictive, malignant and cowardly. Governor
Gray is aspirant for higher political honors.
If he ever comes before the people for another
Office old soldiers should remember this
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

THE bludgeon of the bulldozer is beginning
to whirl. nIr. Henri Watterson has renewed
his battle against Mr.. Randall and warns him
that if he persists in refusing to follow the
lead of Mr.. Cleveland and Speaker Carlisle he
will be drummed out of the Democratic ranks
and forcs INTO the Republican party. And
here is another whack of the bull-driver
against the Louisiana delegation:
eff Louisiana is a Democratic State, why
does it not send Democrats to Congress. For
years the sugar representatives have voted
uniformly with the enemy. We take the
freedom to say that, if Louisiana expects the
aid of Democrats in Congress to save the
sugar tax she must send Democrats to Con-
gress who will support Democratic measures
of reform /"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS BLACK, who
has been absent in California selecting site
for soldiers home the Pacific coast, has
returned to Washington. His health is
tirely Observation-Disclosures Enquirer Wash
ington Special.
And yet this man, with his health entirely
restored, will continue to draw pension of
twelve hundred dollars year on the ground
of being "a total physical wreck" and win
service such faithful public servants as
Captain Macy, and to interfere with the PEN
sion claims of scores and hundreds of ex-
Union soldiers, whose health is not zen tirely
restored" but who, unfortunately were not
able to get special congressional act to put
them at the head of the pension list.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16
SOME IRrsH-AMERICAN VIEWS.

1t did not seem that the wild yell of delight
with which Mr.. Cleveland's free-trade mes
sage was received in England would commend
it to the American citizens of Irish birth and
descent, who do not feel that their interests
and those of England lie exactly together.
The comments of some of the leading Irish
American papers would indicate that this
view has taken hold.
Patrick Ford, in this weeks Irish World,
paws his respects to the message in several
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16
SAYS INDIANA is DEMOCRATIC.
The Son of His Father, Named ENGLISH, Thinks
Cleveland Has Easy w alkover.

New York Special.
Elk Congressman William E. English. of 1ndi.
ana, who is in the city. talked to-day at the
Coleman House about politics in his State. he
said There Is a satisfactory feeling through
out the State toward President Cleveland. even
among those who were inclined to oppose him
soon after he assumed the Office. Tits generally
conceded he is the first choice for the Presidency
in 1888 and will. undoubtedly, receive the nouHi-
nation. There is little doubt that he can carry
Indiana by good majority. AS l said. ths
Democrats who opposed Mr.. Cleveland's policy
will work for him strenuously. now that they
have become thoroughly reconciled and buried
the Ratchet. IL will be a united Democracy in
my State in 1855"
Suppose General Harrison or Judge Gresham
receives the Republican nomination, what Them
''Why. in that case there will be lively cam
pagn. and perhaps a close race. Both of these
men are honorable eminent and able, and have
hosts of friends. If Senator Voorhees, or Hon.
Joseph Mcdonald is placed the Democratic
national ticket. either in first or second place.
and either Of the two Republicans mentioned IS
honored also, then there will be a campaign IN
the State such as has never been witnessed be-
fore. However, Indiana is Democratic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

THE national convention of Republican
clubs met in New York yesterday under very
cheering auspices. The attendance exceeded
MI expectations, including delegations from
many States and Territories and large num-
Der Of leading politicians and visiting states
men, The time is suspicious for such meet
ing. We are on the threshold Of national
campaign of great importance, the result of
which may affect the history of the country
for years to come. The Republican party is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

THE next grand jury that is sworn in in
Judge Twins court will probably not care to
wear the plaster of public and judicial con-
tempt which decorated the one that went out
IF court yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

Boss Coy has settled upon Mr.. Bynum as
the Democratic candidate for Governor. on
she ground that he can carry the working
mans vote. The spectacle of Coy, saloon
keeper, taking the workingmen of Indiana
under his protecting wing is spectacle for
the gods
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

WHILE Boss Coy is in Washington fixing
work on the saloon-keepers. One Of them is
sent to the penitentiary for two years for a
little thing like perjury, and Coy is not here
TO help his brother out. He went away at the
wrong tina
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16
wrong time.

CONCERNING the rupture between Senator
German and the President, perhaps it would
not be respectful to quote the adage, "When
rogues fall out" etc, but the removal of
Higgins, for whatever purpose or reason, is
certainly triumph for honest men and
honest ro1itics
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16
might Hav. Had a Chrome.

Indiana Christian Advocate.
a saloon keeper here was indicted for selling
LIQUOR Sunday. The State found two sales
The defense demanded that the State elect nm
der which sale it would convict. and the SUI
preme Court has decided that the defense WAS
right, hence the man that violated the law twice
goes free If he had violated it three times
ought he not have chrome in addition TO an
a~uuirral!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

Is there any other country in the world
where a strip of land containing nearly
a, ZOO, 900 acres would remain "No Mans
Land" so long that bit of territory between
Kansas and New Mexico has done7 Think
how the powers in Europe, where half such a
territory makes kingdom, would quarrel
nvar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

THE spectacle Of Sim Coy in Washington.
hobnobbing with Democratic statesmen and
talking politics as one in authority, should be
made the subject of great historic painting
Cor the rooms of the Hendricks Club.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

THE officers of the Criminal Court are en-
titled to the thanks of the public for
the quick and just work done in the
trial and conviction of the perjurer Burns.
Juries can be found to do their duty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

Mrs JOHN JACOB AsToR, whose death took
place in New York this week, was woman of
great beauty of character and wide philanthropy.
Tt is gratifying to note that in all that is said of
her her great wealth is but little spoken
about and that her piety, generosity and good
ness of heart are said to be the browning things
of her long and useful life. 1t is not known how
much she has given away. as she was very SEN
sitve on the subject and usually made it a
dition that nothing should be said about a gift
when she made it; but it is known that her
nual income was about 800, 900. and that she
gave it about all to the poor. She built the
Cancer Hospital in New York at cost of $685.,
00O she was the main-stay of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children: and she
gave freely to all charitable objects where chill
dren were concerned. A few years ago she spent
s45 900 at one time in sending little waits from
New York to homes in the West She gave
generously to the Newsboys' Lodging-house, the
Nursery and Child's Hospital and the Children's
Aid Society of New York, besides personally
looking after many of the destitute of the great
city where she spent her life. She is not spoken
of as the rich Mrs. Astor, but the generous,
pious and good Mrs Astor, whose life has been
one long series of good deeds. She had riches
and made good use of them, thing that can
seldom be said in these days; but above all she
had a lovely character. without which her gifts
would have failed to evoke the praises of her
life that come from her friends and neighbors.
CAPITAL is not safe anywhere, but it has
other enemies than labor. The women of
church in Grand Rapids Mich, collected $50
for the purpose of giving the newsboys of the
town a Christmas dinner. A nice young man,
usher in the church, but without visible means
of support, borrowed the money and departed
without leaving his address. 1t is safe to say
that he can never come back and be forgiven
while the newsboys live. Life in Grand Rapids
would be too great burden for the nice young
man under such circumstances
CHICAGO wants the Democratic convention to
meet there, but is likely to miss it because of
the lack of men sufficiently gifted to properly
present the advantages of the city to the
national committee. Mike Mcdonald and Joe
Mackin did the work four years ago, and the
services of neither of these gentlemen are now
available
Four negroes who were suspected of having
voted and worked against prohibition at the
recent Atlanta election, have been tried by their
church. and three of them found guilty and dis
missed from membership. And yet there are
people who insist upen it that majority of the
Southern negroes are in sympathy with the
Democratic party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

WHAT shall it profit perjured saloon
keeper if he swear himself out of the work
house for thirty days and into the penitentiary
Tor two years?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16
Cleveland Afraid of Genera, Sheridan.

Murat HaIstead New Eetter.
Grover Cleveland cannot accuse me of betray-
ing his private conversation for ] never have
seen him or heard the sound of his voice. but
feel warranted IN saying that he has more than
once observed, in quarters whore he bestows
pieces OF his mind. that he thought Sheridan
would be the most dangerous TO the De-
mocracy the Republicans could put in the field
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

Woodward & Lothrop:
For mourning goods to drape
United States Senate on account
of the death of Nice-president
Hendricks, viz:
1885.
black print. at 7c. isi -
IL pieces black ribbon. at S1.75-- 81 90
November 81. Four yards crepe.
at SI.15-- ~
November % Ten boxes pins, at &C. so
papers pins at l0c------------- 60
10 yards crepe at s 75 IL 50
10 papers pins at &c. %
November so. Two dozen white
silk gloves, for police ----. - 90
40 boxes pins at 5c 90
papers pins at 5c.- 80
1924 8
The total paid. after culling down the prie
OF the casket. WAS 81 326 36
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16
THE FIGHT AGAINST RANDALL.

The total as paid. after culling down the prizes
OF the casket, was 81 326 Sc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-16

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